David Kingman argues that generational issues are going to be key at the upcoming 2015 general election – and that both Labour and the Conservatives appear to be picking their sides
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Government launches new “Starter Homes” scheme – but will it really help first-time buyers?
David Kingman provides an overview of the Government’s latest attempt to help first-time buyers get on the housing ladder
Conservatives pledge to support universal pensioner benefits as general election looms
With barely 10 weeks to go until the 2015 general election, Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to keep all universal benefits for pensioners if he remains in power
New report argues growth in older workers’ wages may have held down wages during the recovery
David Kingman explains a recent report from professional services firm Ernst & Young which argues that the growing number of older workers has contributed to low wages during the economic recovery
Osborne extends pensioner bonds scheme until the election
David Kingman reports on the decision by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to extend the government-subsidised pensioner savings bond scheme, and the intergenerational implications
Can Europe Do Better?
Liz Emerson reports on a European study that aims to give young British people a voice on the future of Europe
New lending rules look set to make things even more difficult for first-time buyers
David Kingman reports on the tighter restrictions to loan-to-income multiples which most lenders are now operating, and explains how this puts another barrier to homeownership in the path of first-time buyers
Conservatives considering making pensioners opt into winter fuel payments
David Kingman comments on the recent suggestion that the Conservatives might make pensioners opt into winter fuel payments if they are elected next May
What could happen to the cost of university after the election?
David Kingman looks at the confusion over what Labour are offering as a their main alternative to the Coalition’s policy of making students pay £9,000 per year in tuition fees
Fashion and Politics: I Stood Up at the House of Lords
Anna Fitzpatrick, from the Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF), announces the “I Stood Up” event at the House of Lords on 24 February, and explains how fashion can help boost voter participation among young people at the upcoming general election